Mexican Chicken Casserole: A Cozy and Easy Family Favorite
A comforting and simple Mexican Chicken Casserole that the whole family will enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, and chili powder.
- In a greased baking dish, layer 4 tortillas, half the chicken mixture, and half the cheese.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mexican Chicken Casserole, family dinner, easy casserole